Dag O. Hessen is a Norwegian writer and biologist whose writing lies at the crossroads of biology and philosophy. He has written many scientific works as well as popular science books about evolution, biology, and the environment. Hessen is a member of the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters and has received several awards for his promotion of popular science.

“[T]here is a perpetual cosiness to the book . . . and his deeper observations on life are nicely peppered with detailed wildlife observations from his time on the hunt for the elusive mustelid . . . Indeed, Wolverine Tracks will remind you to spend more time in nature and will likely make you reflect and ponder life much beyond that.”—Bird Guides"Lovers of the outdoors will find a kindred spirit in Hessen and his search for the wolverine."—Library Journal"Hessen is a master at engaging with the texture and atmosphere of each season and encounter, making the reader a companion on his treks. Through it all weave the tracks of the elusive wolverine, the least known of all apex predators and muse for this remarkable book."—Booklist“Filled with stunning beauty and discernment, Wolverine Tracks is a classic in the making—a nature memoir that considers the peace and exhilaration found on wilderness excursions.”—Foreword Reviews, STARRED“Deeply philosophical, addressing the questions that we are all pondering about our place in this world and the degree to which we are part of nature. The writing is beautiful, the explanations about wildlife are enlightening and significant. A book for your bedside table.”—Catherine Raven, author of Fox & I“A captivating story about one man’s search for the ultimate wild.”—Torbjørn Ekelund, author of In Praise of Paths“A very interesting book. Through the prism of a search for one animal we are granted a surprisingly broad view of the natural world.”—Tristan Gooley, author of How to Read a Tree“A book of great power and tenderness, beautifully observed and compellingly written—its language as taut and lean as the wolverine itself. It has the unmistakable smell of a classic.”—Charles Foster, author of Cry of the Wild and Being a Beast“Following a trail that takes him deeper into nature—and deeper into his own life as well—Dag Hessen leads us on a beautifully written lyrical journey that’s as much a search for wisdom as it is a quest for a wild, elusive animal.”—Mark Hume, author of Reading the Water

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Dag O. Hessen is a Norwegian writer and biologist whose writing lies at the crossroads of biology and philosophy. He has written many scientific works as well as popular science books about evolution, biology, and the environment. Hessen is a member of the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters and has received several awards for his promotion of popular science.

“[T]here is a perpetual cosiness to the book . . . and his deeper observations on life are nicely peppered with detailed wildlife observations from his time on the hunt for the elusive mustelid . . . Indeed, Wolverine Tracks will remind you to spend more time in nature and will likely make you reflect and ponder life much beyond that.”—Bird Guides"Lovers of the outdoors will find a kindred spirit in Hessen and his search for the wolverine."—Library Journal"Hessen is a master at engaging with the texture and atmosphere of each season and encounter, making the reader a companion on his treks. Through it all weave the tracks of the elusive wolverine, the least known of all apex predators and muse for this remarkable book."—Booklist“Filled with stunning beauty and discernment, Wolverine Tracks is a classic in the making—a nature memoir that considers the peace and exhilaration found on wilderness excursions.”—Foreword Reviews, STARRED“Deeply philosophical, addressing the questions that we are all pondering about our place in this world and the degree to which we are part of nature. The writing is beautiful, the explanations about wildlife are enlightening and significant. A book for your bedside table.”—Catherine Raven, author of Fox & I“A captivating story about one man’s search for the ultimate wild.”—Torbjørn Ekelund, author of In Praise of Paths“A very interesting book. Through the prism of a search for one animal we are granted a surprisingly broad view of the natural world.”—Tristan Gooley, author of How to Read a Tree“A book of great power and tenderness, beautifully observed and compellingly written—its language as taut and lean as the wolverine itself. It has the unmistakable smell of a classic.”—Charles Foster, author of Cry of the Wild and Being a Beast“Following a trail that takes him deeper into nature—and deeper into his own life as well—Dag Hessen leads us on a beautifully written lyrical journey that’s as much a search for wisdom as it is a quest for a wild, elusive animal.”—Mark Hume, author of Reading the Water

• PrologueWinterSpringSummerAutumnYear’s EndAcknowledgmentsNote on the TextNotes

Dag O. Hessen is a Norwegian writer and biologist whose writing lies at the crossroads of biology and philosophy. He has written many scientific works as well as popular science books about evolution, biology, and the environment. Hessen is a member of the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters and has received several awards for his promotion of popular science.

“[T]here is a perpetual cosiness to the book . . . and his deeper observations on life are nicely peppered with detailed wildlife observations from his time on the hunt for the elusive mustelid . . . Indeed, Wolverine Tracks will remind you to spend more time in nature and will likely make you reflect and ponder life much beyond that.”—Bird Guides"Lovers of the outdoors will find a kindred spirit in Hessen and his search for the wolverine."—Library Journal"Hessen is a master at engaging with the texture and atmosphere of each season and encounter, making the reader a companion on his treks. Through it all weave the tracks of the elusive wolverine, the least known of all apex predators and muse for this remarkable book."—Booklist“Filled with stunning beauty and discernment, Wolverine Tracks is a classic in the making—a nature memoir that considers the peace and exhilaration found on wilderness excursions.”—Foreword Reviews, STARRED“Deeply philosophical, addressing the questions that we are all pondering about our place in this world and the degree to which we are part of nature. The writing is beautiful, the explanations about wildlife are enlightening and significant. A book for your bedside table.”—Catherine Raven, author of Fox & I“A captivating story about one man’s search for the ultimate wild.”—Torbjørn Ekelund, author of In Praise of Paths“A very interesting book. Through the prism of a search for one animal we are granted a surprisingly broad view of the natural world.”—Tristan Gooley, author of How to Read a Tree“A book of great power and tenderness, beautifully observed and compellingly written—its language as taut and lean as the wolverine itself. It has the unmistakable smell of a classic.”—Charles Foster, author of Cry of the Wild and Being a Beast“Following a trail that takes him deeper into nature—and deeper into his own life as well—Dag Hessen leads us on a beautifully written lyrical journey that’s as much a search for wisdom as it is a quest for a wild, elusive animal.”—Mark Hume, author of Reading the Water

• PrologueWinterSpringSummerAutumnYear’s EndAcknowledgmentsNote on the TextNotes